Port Richmond C.E.R.T. in action!

While driving through his neighborhood, Port Richmond SAR 1 Team Leader Steve Clohessy observed a telephone pole fire. Thinking quickly, he called 911 and the Con Edison emergency phone number. He also checked in with P.R.C. Team Chief John Tidona. Chief Tidona contacted Con Ed Emergency Manager Vito Vavallo.
Steve immediately began to secure the area and provide crowd & traffic control. Ladder 159 and Con Edison arrived shortly and resolved the problem. There was a risidual effect to the Clove Lakes Nursing Home and Con Edison asked Steve if Port Richmond CERT would reach out to its members and stand by to assist. The Port Richmond CERT phone tree was activated, P.R.C. Deputies Matt Spano and Chris McCabe placed several team members on stand by, to help with the senior citizens who might be shaken by the mornings event.
Power was restored to the facility and P.R.C. was instructed to stand down.
Thanks to Steve for his vigilance, responsiveness, and a mission well done.